During the hiring and recruitment process, one of the common topics that can come out in an interview is the goals of the applicant. “What are their short-term goals?” “What are their long-term goals?” These are normally important questions that come up in the hiring process. Law firm applicants can generally answer these questions in…
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Avoiding an affluenza mindset in your law firm
Has anybody not heard about the “affluenza” teen at this point? This is a story that has been all over the news. If you haven’t heard, a teenager killed four individuals while drunk driving in 2013. Ultimately, he was put on probation for 10 years when a defense witness testified that he suffered from affluenza….
Does turnover in a law firm matter?
One of the most common questions many have about the nature of law firm business is whether employee turnover matters. This is a common question and one that many ask. In the law firm world, and most other industries, people can come and go. Does turnover in a law firm matter? Obviously, when things remain…
How much to spend on law firm office furniture?
When lawyers start a law firm, the decision about what type of furniture to buy is a big one. Lawyers inherently tend to chase the shiny objects. Thus, most lawyers want the most impressive furniture possible right out of the gate. So, for the receptionist area, the conference room, and the attorney offices, and throughout…
Phone systems for your law firm
If you are trying to set up a phone system for your law firm, this can be a difficult decision. The phone system you use can have a direct impact on the success of your law firm. If clients and potential clients cannot reach you easily, it can hurt your business. Before VoIP, most law firms…
Location matters as it relates to law firm office space
If you are opening a law firm or are thinking of relocating your current space, location does matter. Location is not something you should take lightly. Location can make or break your law firm. So, you need to think about this decision critically. Who is the clientele to which you are trying to appeal? What…
A law firm is a business
Except for not-for-profit businesses, the general goal of any business is to create an entity where the business owner can provide goods and services to make a living. In a basic sense, this means that the business needs to bring in more money than is going out in expenses. It means that the business needs…
Why are you in the phone book?
Not long ago, advertising in the phone book was the way to go. Attorneys would take out giant ads in the phone book. From there, the phone calls and business would start rolling into the office. When an attorney has done well in advertising in one area, it’s hard to change. Attorneys naturally want to…